Internship Program Office of Senator Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
The office of the United States Senator Richard Durbin offers an internship program to undergraduate and graduate students of all majors who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of a Senator’s office. The Senator’s Illinois offices assist constituents in matters dealing with federal services and provide outreach to constituent interest groups on behalf of the Senator. The main focus of the district office is to serve Senator Durbin’s constituents and to build relationships with communities, organizations and individuals.
The goal of Senator Durbin’s internship program is to provide students the opportunity to understand and get involved with all aspects of the operation in a Senator’s office, including legislative research, constituent services, community outreach and media relations. All interns are required to perform both reception and general office support duties. However, the interns will be given as much substantive work as possible, as well as the opportunity to interact directly with staff, individual constituents, organizations and Senator Durbin. In addition, our summer program includes a weekly speaker series. Our office invites a diverse group of individuals involved in government and politics to speak with interns and share their experiences.
Internships are available year-round. Intern schedules are based on each student's days and hours of availability. While interns receive no stipend, academic credit - based solely on each learning institution’s criteria - may be earned. Students with strong writing and research skills are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send a completed internship application form (available on our website: www.durbin.senate.gov), their resume and a cover letter explaining why they would like to intern in Senator Durbin’s office to the intern coordinator. Any questions regarding the application process or the program should be directed to Lauren Behan, Senator Durbin’s Internship Program Coordinator, at 312.353.4952. Our office encourages students to send their materials as early as possible as positions fill quickly.
Internship applications should be sent to the following address:
Lauren Behan
Office of U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
230 South Dearborn, Suite 3892
Chicago, IL 60604
The goal of Senator Durbin’s internship program is to provide students the opportunity to understand and get involved with all aspects of the operation in a Senator’s office, including legislative research, constituent services, community outreach and media relations. All interns are required to perform both reception and general office support duties. However, the interns will be given as much substantive work as possible, as well as the opportunity to interact directly with staff, individual constituents, organizations and Senator Durbin. In addition, our summer program includes a weekly speaker series. Our office invites a diverse group of individuals involved in government and politics to speak with interns and share their experiences.
Internships are available year-round. Intern schedules are based on each student's days and hours of availability. While interns receive no stipend, academic credit - based solely on each learning institution’s criteria - may be earned. Students with strong writing and research skills are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should send a completed internship application form (available on our website: www.durbin.senate.gov), their resume and a cover letter explaining why they would like to intern in Senator Durbin’s office to the intern coordinator. Any questions regarding the application process or the program should be directed to Lauren Behan, Senator Durbin’s Internship Program Coordinator, at 312.353.4952. Our office encourages students to send their materials as early as possible as positions fill quickly.
Internship applications should be sent to the following address:
Lauren Behan
Office of U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin
230 South Dearborn, Suite 3892
Chicago, IL 60604